should children be asked to do chores or help with the house?

Answer 1

Absolutely!! They need to learn early and if they do it right then give them an allowance

Answer 2

It depends on their ages. Even the little ones can help by picking up their toys,etc. When I lived at home my sister and I had chores that we were responsible for for as long as I can remember. We did everything from cook dinner for the family to cleaning bathrooms and mopping floors. I must say that I still carry some resentment today about making us do all that when I was like 4yrsold and my sister was 7. Just make the chores simple and to the point as well as age appropriate. I think what we were responsible for was too much for young children. Maybe you could make a chores chart and then give them a small allowance at the end of each week if they've kept up with their chores. Taking out the trash and making their beds is age appropriate. It will give them a sense of pride in their surroundings and give them a little something to look forward to at the end of the week as well. My parents never did this.

Answer 3

I think kids should up to a certain age be asked yes.

My rule of thumb is under the age of 6 or 7 (depending on the maturity of the kid) there needs to be some sort of constant reminder and in many cases supervision doing the chore. Kids these ages will be easily distracted... the younger the more easily. If you give them a list, it obviously won't get done and if you send them to their room to clean it... they are likely to get side tracked by Elmo or cars or something else.... that is NOT a chore!

From 7 - 10 these kids can handle a short note of chores... or probably be responsible for one or two main chores around the house on their own. Other things, outside of say their weekly clean you room and feed the cats every day.... they are still going to need to be asked and reminded, but should require no supervision.

From maybe 11 to and on general chores could be required - weekly, daily, etc. As long as there is a constant expectation, there should be less reminding or telling kids to help. By the time they are 14 they should be able to pick up their messes and tidy an area without any prompting.

But remember, kids are kids. Their brains are growing in and taking in new information daily. Different changes in kids lives, from going into a big boy bed to puberty and adolesence brings on it's own challenges and kids I don't think, unless you are really lucky are EVER going to do everything you want of them! :)

I think they should be taught from an early age that as part of the family they are expected to help maintain the family home. The sooner you begin teaching them, the more likely they are to help!



For other information, I found this:
Chores in relation to age:


Ages 2 – 3



-Help make the bed (pull covers up)

-Pick-up toys
-Hang clothes on hooks
-Carry laundry to and from the laundry area
-Help feed animals
-Help wipe up spills
-Bring in the newspaper
-Mop a small area
-Pour from a small pitcher
-Help pick up the living room



Ages 4 - 5

Any of the others plus:
-Make their own bed
-Clear dishes from the table
-Set the table
-Retrieve the mail
-Dust the furniture
-Help in the kitchen
-Help carry and put away groceries



Ages 6 - 12

Any of the others plus:
-Take care of pets
-Cook simple foods
-Help wash the car
-Vacuum, sweep and mop
-Clean the bathroom completely
-Rake leaves and shovel snow
-Use the washer and dryer
-Hang and fold laundry
-Take out the trash



Ages 13 and Up

Any of the others plus:
-Change light bulbs
-Replace vacuum cleaner bags
-Wash inside and outside of windows
-Clean out refrigerator
-Clean stove and oven
-Prepare a meal
-Make grocery lists
-Do all laundry functions
-Mow the lawn

Answer 4

If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders.
- Abigail Van Buren

There you have it. A little responsibility is a good thing. You don't want them to be slaves but a couple of age appropriate chores is good.

Answer 5

yes definitely they live in the house and should have some chores it teaches them responsibility and they are less likely to make a mess if they know that mom or dad isn't going to clean up after them.

Answer 6

Yes. If you start young enough it's easier. My daughter started helping around the house when she turned two and she'll be three in January. She loves the praise she gets for helping out and she will do things around the house without being asked sometimes.

Answer 7

Absolutely! My daughter is six and although I never asked, children just love to being little helpers. She actually asked me if she could help me clean up, so I let her. I don't have her washing dishes, but she does do the dusting, cleaning and wiping the tables. I vacuum and she vacuums with her toy vacuum cleaner. Its teaches them responsibility and makes them feel like they are involved.

Answer 8

Of course they should. That is teaching responsibility and preparing them for the future. How else will they learn how to take care of a house?

Answer 9

Yes its a good way to teach routine and if you give them an allowance you will be teaching them how to manage their own money to and responsibly too.good luck

Answer 10

Better than letting them run around like little hellions and getting into drugs and other crap.